Cognac
Cognac: high in salicylate; moderate in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateHigh
Cognac is distilled from wine and then aged in oak, and both the grape origin and the wood contact leave salicylate behind. The alcohol adds its own worsening effect on tolerance. Neither study publishes a value for this particular drink.
Sources· 2
- Duthie G.G. & Wood A.D., Food Funct 2 (2011) 515-520, natural salicylates in foods
- Scotter M.J. et al., Food Chem 105 (2007) 273-279, and Venema D. et al., J Agric Food Chem 44 (1996) 1762-1767
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Cognac is distilled twice and then aged in oak for at least two years, often far longer - and the wood is where a clear spirit and a brown one part company: barrels are not sterile, and years of contact put back some of what the still took out. Alcohol blocking DAO remains the larger effect.
Sources· 2
- Maintz & Novak, Am J Clin Nutr 2007
- Comas-Baste et al., Biomolecules 2020
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does cognac affect?
Cognac is notable for salicylate and histamine. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does cognac contain salicylate?
Yes — cognac is high in salicylate. Cognac is distilled from wine and then aged in oak, and both the grape origin and the wood contact leave salicylate behind. The alcohol adds its own worsening effect on tolerance. Neither study publishes a value for this particular drink.
Does cognac contain histamine?
Cognac contains moderate levels of histamine. Cognac is distilled twice and then aged in oak for at least two years, often far longer - and the wood is where a clear spirit and a brown one part company: barrels are not sterile, and years of contact put back some of what the still took out. Alcohol blocking DAO remains the larger effect. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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